Manpower Group Inc.
Sourcing Manager IV
Manpower Group Inc., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
Our client, a leading technology company, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager (GSM) to join their team. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be part of the Procurement team supporting vendor management and procurement of technical support and services. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, superb communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager (GSM)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Pay Range: Competitive
What's the Job?
Drive strategic engagements with software vendors, industry analysis, license structuring/ re-structuring, negotiation and management, and procurement of technical support and services.
Work with stakeholder teams to develop deep understanding of their technical and functional needs and to design the right business model to meet them.
Work under critical project deadlines and towards cost reduction.
Effectively work with suppliers in China to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Apple’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
What's Needed?
8+ Years of applicable experience
Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
Passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills, including executive presentations
What's in it for me?
Opportunity to work for a leading technology company
Hybrid schedule - M/F are WFH
Competitive pay
Ability to build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager (GSM)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Pay Range: Competitive
What's the Job?
Drive strategic engagements with software vendors, industry analysis, license structuring/ re-structuring, negotiation and management, and procurement of technical support and services.
Work with stakeholder teams to develop deep understanding of their technical and functional needs and to design the right business model to meet them.
Work under critical project deadlines and towards cost reduction.
Effectively work with suppliers in China to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Apple’s performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
Collaborate across the organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.
What's Needed?
8+ Years of applicable experience
Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
Passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills, including executive presentations
What's in it for me?
Opportunity to work for a leading technology company
Hybrid schedule - M/F are WFH
Competitive pay
Ability to build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects
End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.